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Chapter 20. Orientation Exercises

20.1. Introduction

"...what flyers need most is solid fundamentals."

—Jason Krause interview, Model Helicopter Technique #36

"I think you should really focus on the fundamentals.... A pilot should make

sure he is completely confident with all orientations of the machine before at-

tempting any 3D maneuvers."

—Pete Niotis interview, Model Helicopter Technique #44

The foundation of your helicopter flying skills is good orientation. If you do not have good ori-

entation skills, it will seriously hinder your ability to learn forward flight and advanced skills.

Also, probably the #1 reason for beginner helicopter crashes is losing orientation. If you can

follow the helicopter orientation as it moves, you will crash less often.

Here are some exercises to practice which will help you close the "orientation gaps" you may

have. You may want to practice these in a simulator first to become comfortable with them.

20.2. Inverted T

Start with helicopter hovering tail-in at a comfortable distance away from you. Do not turn

(yaw) the helicopter while performing this exercise.

1. Move the helicopter right about 3ft, then back to the start location.

2. Move the helicopter left about 3ft, then back to the start location.

3. Move the helicopter away from you about 3ft, then back to the start location.

This exercise can also be performed starting at a side-in or nose-in orientation.

20.3. 90 degree yaw

While hovering, turn 90 degrees. Turn from either side-in to nose or tail in, and back. Try to

keep the helicopter stationary while turning.

There are four different variations on this exercise

• Tail-in to left-in and then back

• Tail-in to right-in and then back

• Nose-in to left-in and then back

• Nose-in to right-in and then back

20.4. 180 degree yaw

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